Environment

The Federal Government has issued a flood warning for 19 states and 76 locations across the country, forecasting five days of intense rainfall that could lead to widespread flooding. The alert, issued on Tuesday by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Federal Ministry of Environment, indicates that the heavy downpour is expected to occur between August 5 and August 9. In light of the forecast, authorities have urged residents, local governments, and disaster response agencies in the affected areas to take immediate precautionary measures to safeguard lives and property. Read Also: NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms, Rainfall and Flash Flood Risk Across Nigeria States expected to be impacted include Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Cross River, Nasarawa, Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, Niger, Plateau, Taraba, Jigawa, Yobe, Zamfara, Sokoto, Borno, and Gombe. The specific locations listed in the forecast are Edor, Eket, Ikom, Oron, and Upenekang in Akwa Ibom; Tafawa-Balewa, Azare, Jama’are, Kari, Misau, and Jama’are in Bauchi; Abakaliki, Echara, and Ezilo in Ebonyi; and Ogoja Edor and Obubra in Cross River. In Nasarawa, the areas are Keana, Keffi, and Wamba; while Benue includes Agaku, Buruku, Gboko, Igumale, Ito, Katsina-Ala, Ugba, and Vande-Ikya. Kaduna is expected to be affected in Jaji, Kafanchan, Birnin-Gwari, and Zaria; and Katsina in Bindawa, Bakori, Daura, and Funtua. In Kebbi, the locations include Bagudo, Birnin-Kebbi, Bunza, Gwandu, Jega, Kalgo, Kamba, Kangiwa, Shanga, Ribah, Sakaba, Saminaka, Yelwa, and Gauri-Banza. Kano is expected to experience flooding in Bebeji, Gezawa, Gwarzo, Kano, Karaye, Tudun Wada, Wudil, and Kunchi. Other forecasted areas are Kontagora, Rijau, and Ringim in Niger; Mangu in Plateau; Donga and Takum in Taraba; Diginsa, Gumel, Dutse, Gwaram, Hadejia, and Miga in Jigawa; Machina and Potiskum in Yobe; Anka in Zamfara; Sokoto and Wamakko in Sokoto; Biu in Borno; and Bajoga in Gombe. The Ministry of Environment called for vigilance and cooperation from all stakeholders, emphasizing the need for early preparedness to prevent the loss of lives and damage to infrastructure during the expected period of intense rainfall.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather outlook forecasting a mix of thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country between Monday and Wednesday, with warnings of possible flash floods in some regions. In a statement released on yesterday in Abuja, NiMet said the forecast includes thunderstorms and moderate rainfall, particularly across northern and southern states, while urging residents in flood-prone areas to remain alert and take precautionary measures. According to the agency, thunderstorms are expected on Monday morning over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina States, followed by more widespread storms and moderate rains in the afternoon and evening. Read Also: Tinubu Has Transformed FCT Within Two Years – Dr. Mariya Bunkure “There is a high possibility of flooding over parts of Adamawa, Taraba, and Bauchi States during the forecast period,” the agency warned. In the North Central region, light rains are expected in the morning over Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa States. Afternoon and evening rains are predicted over Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, Niger, Benue, and the FCT. The South will see cloudy skies in the morning with light rain in parts of Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Abia, Ogun, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa States. These areas are likely to receive more rain later in the day, with flash flood risks over Oyo, Ogun, Edo, and Delta States. NiMet also forecasts morning thunderstorms on Tuesday across parts of Taraba, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, and Zamfara. The entire northern region is expected to receive moderate rain throughout the day. The central region will experience intermittent light rain over the FCT, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, and Benue. In the South, light rain is expected over Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States. Flooding is likely in parts of Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom. On Wednesday, NiMet predicts morning thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over Taraba and Kaduna, followed by isolated thunderstorms and rain in Borno, Bauchi, Taraba, Kaduna, Gombe, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Adamawa later in the day. In the central region, Nasarawa, Niger, and the FCT are expected to experience morning rain, with intermittent light rainfall over the FCT, Niger, Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, and Benue States in the afternoon. For the South, cloudy skies and light rain are forecast in the morning for Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Lagos, Edo, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Cross River. Rain is also expected across the entire southern region later in the day, with Bayelsa facing a high risk of flooding. NiMet has urged the public to avoid driving during heavy downpours and to activate emergency response systems in flood-prone areas. It advised vulnerable individuals to dress warmly due to low night-time temperatures and warned against staying near tall trees or unsecured objects during thunderstorms. “Residents should disconnect electrical appliances during storms, and airline operators are advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports for effective planning,” the agency stated. NiMet also encouraged Nigerians to stay updated through its website: [www.nimet.gov.ng](http://www.nimet.gov.ng).

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in affected areas. In its weather outlook released Sunday in Abuja, NiMet indicated that parts of the northern region including Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Bauchi, Jigawa, Yobe, Zamfara, and Kebbi are likely to experience thunderstorms with moderate rainfall throughout the three-day forecast period. “Flash floods are likely in parts of Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, Kaduna, and Bauchi States,” the agency warned, urging authorities and residents to activate emergency response systems. Read Also: Fixing the Forgotten Crisis: Solutions to Nigeria’s Herders-Farmers Conflict In the central region, cloudy conditions with light to moderate rainfall are expected in the morning over Niger, Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Plateau, and Nasarawa, with more intense rainfall anticipated later in the day in Kogi, Kwara, and surrounding areas. Southern states, including Abia, Rivers, Cross River, Delta, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa, are forecast to witness moderate to heavy rainfall, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours. For Tuesday and Wednesday, similar weather patterns are expected with a mix of morning thunderstorms and evening rains across the country. Northern states such as Sokoto, Borno, Gombe, and Adamawa are also expected to experience rainfall and thunderstorms. NiMet advised residents in high-risk areas to avoid driving during heavy downpours and to keep warm, especially at night when temperatures drop. The agency also cautioned against seeking shelter under tall trees and recommended disconnecting electrical appliances during storms. Airline operators were urged to obtain flight-specific weather briefings for safe operations, while the public was encouraged to stay updated through NiMet’s official website: [www.nimet.gov.ng](http://www.nimet.gov.ng).

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across parts of the country between Monday and Wednesday. In a weather outlook issued on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet said early morning thunderstorms and rain are expected on Monday in northern states including Taraba, Adamawa, Kebbi, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Kaduna. Other parts of the North will remain mostly sunny with patches of clouds. Later in the day, thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall are likely in Adamawa, Taraba, Kebbi, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Yobe. Read Also: Kano Environment Ministry Begins Early Desilting, Moves Toward Waste Management Reforms In the central region, cloudy skies are forecasted in the morning, with thunderstorms and light rain expected in Niger. Afternoon and evening rains are likely in Plateau, Nasarawa, the FCT, Kogi, Benue, and Niger. For the South, NiMet predicts cloudy morning conditions, followed by light rains in parts of Imo, Abia, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom. On Tuesday, northern states will experience mostly sunny skies with intermittent clouds in the morning. Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, and Jigawa are forecasted to have thunderstorms and moderate rain. Later in the day, storms are likely in Adamawa, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna. In the central region, morning thunderstorms and light rain are expected in Plateau, Benue, and Nasarawa, with further rain likely in Plateau, Niger, FCT, and Nasarawa by evening. The South will see morning clouds, with Akwa Ibom and Cross River experiencing early rain. Moderate showers are expected in Ondo, Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Edo, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, and surrounding states later in the day. By Wednesday, sunny spells with scattered clouds are forecast for the North, with morning thunderstorms in Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, Sokoto, and Taraba. Rain is expected in Yobe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Bauchi, Borno, and Kebbi later in the day. The central states including FCT, Plateau, Niger, and Kwara may experience rainfall in the afternoon and evening. In the South, light morning rain is likely in Enugu, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom, followed by heavier rainfall in Ebonyi, Abia, Edo, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, and others. NiMet urged the public to take precautionary measures, warning that strong winds may precede thunderstorms in some locations. “Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. Disconnect electrical appliances from sockets. Stay away from tall trees to prevent injuries from falling branches,” the agency advised. It also called on airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports for effective flight planning and encouraged residents to stay updated through NiMet’s official website at [www.nimet.gov.ng](http://www.nimet.gov.ng).